PTCB Sample Question 2
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Which of the following drugs is classified as a controlled substance?
a. Cipro
b. Vibramycin
c. Lyrica
d. Antara
Answer:
Which of the following drugs is classified as a controlled substance?
a. Cipro
b. Vibramycin
c. Lyrica
d. Antara
Answer:(c) Lyrica (Pregabalin) is classified as a Schedule V controlled substance.It is indicated for:
1. Management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
2. Management of postherpetic neuralgia
3. Adjunctive therapy for adult patients with partial onset seizures
4. Management of fibromyalgia
5. Management of neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury
